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R702 TTS

1997 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,210 mi
Last recorded151,210 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 TTS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 151,210 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 151,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 146,213 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 139,797 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 126,903 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 117,613 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 106,883 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 106,883 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 186,791 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 186,791 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2006 175,025 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 175,017 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 160,384 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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R702 TTS is a 1997 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 141,402 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R702 TTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R702 TTS registered?

R702 TTS is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is R702 TTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R702 TTS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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